P.S. 093 William H. Prescott

Test scores at P.S. 093 have been volatile. The school saw meaningful gains between 2016 and 2019 (ELA climbed from 23.7% to 34%, math from 22.9% to 25.5%), then dipped sharply during COVID before a strong recovery in 2023 (ELA hit 32.8%, math reached 32.3%). But the past two years have reversed that progress — math proficiency dropped nearly in half from 2023 to 2025, and ELA fell from 32.8% to 23.3%. Both metrics sit well below the District 13 averages of 53% ELA and 46% math. Grade-level data shows particular weakness in 5th grade (0% ELA proficiency, 4.8% math), suggesting a need for stronger upper-grade instruction or intervention. The overall quality score of 0.79/4 places this school far below the district average of 1.98.

Here's where the picture brightens considerably. Parents give the school near-universal marks: 95% satisfaction, 95% trust in teachers, 95% trust in the principal, and 100% report strong relationships. Teachers echo that sentiment — 98% trust the principal, 94% rate instruction quality high, and 98% feel safe at work. There have been zero suspensions for three straight years, a rare record in any school. The catch: attendance tells a harder story. At 85.6%, attendance runs below the district average of 89.2%, and chronic absenteeism sits at a concerning 42.8% — meaning nearly half of students are missing significant school time. This disconnect between strong survey sentiment and weak attendance suggests families may value the school's climate but face barriers to getting kids there consistently.

P.S. 093 is a predominantly Black school in a neighborhood that's 70% Black with growing Asian (19%) and small Hispanic and white (5% each) populations. Twenty percent of students have IEPs, and the economic need index of 86.8% indicates significant poverty — far higher than many neighboring schools. The school is tiny at 164 students, which enables the close relationships families praise but also means less programming depth. PTA fundraising is minimal at $16 per student compared to $438 district-wide, suggesting limited volunteer or fundraising capacity.

Bedford-Stuyvesant is a transit-rich, family-oriented neighborhood in central Brooklyn with a strong education culture (71st percentile) and excellent train access. Median home values have surged to $1.27 million, though the poverty rate remains at 28% and homeownership is low at 20%. Safety scores are low (22 percentile), which is a reality for families to consider. The area has seen significant investment and has a vibrant community feel, but like many parts of Brooklyn, everyday street safety requires awareness.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with good train access — families in the zoned area likely walk or take short bus rides. The low safety percentile suggests parents may prefer to accompany younger children.